modifies

verb

Definition of modifiesnext
present tense third-person singular of modify
1
as in alters
to limit the meaning of (as a noun) adjectives are words that modify nouns, while adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs

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2
as in changes
to make different in some way he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly

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  1. alters
  2. qualifies
  3. transforms
Verb
  • Every year, the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) alters benefits administered by the SSA to keep payments in line with inflation.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • End Of The Loop This phenomenon fundamentally alters the subjective experience of time for the traveler.
    The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of alters
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  • By setting clear criteria for what qualifies as thought leadership, organizations can focus their resources on ideas with real potential.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • With its massive length, seating more limited in this competitive period, as well as pre-Christmas alternative activities, its initial performance qualifies as strong.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of qualifies
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  • The 2024 James Beard Award Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker finalist, Chef Crystal Kass, transforms local ingredients into inventive pastries that stock the coffee counter each morning.
    Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This transforms compliance from a passive exercise into an actionable process.
    Jeremy Vaughan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transforms
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